The New York State Summer School of the Arts provides over 400 of New York’s most talented students the opportunity for advanced study in the visual and performing arts fields. That said, we are excited to build upon everything we learned last year to offer an even more robust online program for young artists across the state.” “Yes, this summer will look different than our in-person programming and we look forward to returning to that in the future. “In its 50-year history, NYSSSA has never missed a summer to support young artists,” Executive Director Molly Hennighausen said. “Considerable distance and financial barriers have been eliminated in converting to an all-virtual format, and I hope that parents and students will seize this opportunity to experience world-class mentoring and interaction with our instructors and artists.”
“Our NYSSSA staff have poured their passion into ensuring that their exceptional students can continue to grow artistically and personally by transforming the curricula for optimum online learning,” Interim Commissioner Rosa said. “I am especially gratified that we are able to open NYSSSA to even more students by increasing access through our virtual platform and I urge parents and students to take advantage of this phenomenal opportunity to connect with and learn from accomplished artists.” “The New York State Summer School of the Arts is a remarkable program and we are so proud to continue to offer students incredible experiences this year, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic,” Board of Regents Vice Chancellor T. Auditions and portfolio reviews will take place online in January and February. Students in grades 8-12 throughout New York State are encouraged to apply on the NYSSSA website. Students will be able to experience intensive work and interaction with internationally acclaimed artists and performing arts companies.
Tuition will be free for all students who qualify, fostering equity by allowing students who may not have been able to participate otherwise. The four-week summer program will be held fully online to ensure safety during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)Īpplications are currently being accepted for the 2021 New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA), Interim Commissioner Betty A.Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments (TRLE).Next Generation Learning Standards: ELA and Math.